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Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer continues to hold onto a solid lead over his Republican opponent in his bid for re-election. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds Schweitzer leading State Senator Roy Brown 56% to 32%. Libertarian candidate Stan Jones earns support from 3%.

When “leaners” are included, Schweitzer has a 59% to 35% advantage.

The Governor’s lead was slightly higher last month,
when he was ahead 61% to 32%.

Schweitzer is currently serving his first term as Governor, during which he has received high marks from voters in the Treasure State. This month, 58% of voters say he is doing a good or excellent job as governor, while just 14% think he is doing a poor job. Prior to his term, Schweitzer served in the United States Department of Agriculture under Bill Clinton for seven years.

This month, Schweitzer earns support from 87% of Democrats and 28% of Republicans in Montana. Brown is backed by just 60% of Republicans and 7% of Democrats. Among unaffiliated voters, Schweitzer has a 56% to 25% advantage, his support down slightly from earlier this month.

Among men, Schweitzer leads 54% to 38%. Women voters support the Democrat 58% to 26%.

Favorability ratings for Schweitzer have fallen slightly since the last survey. The governor is viewed favorably by 67% of voters, down from 71% last month. Thirty-two percent (32%) of voters have an unfavorable view of Schweitzer, up from 27% a month ago. Brown is viewed favorably by 43%, up from 37% last month, and unfavorably by 37%, down from 41% in June. One in five Montana voters (20%) still have no opinion on the challenger.